Computing Teacher/Network Manager

Main purpose

The Teacher of Computing/Network Manager, under the direction of the headteacher, will:

• Plan and teach a progressive and innovative curriculum to all pupils leading to a qualification in Year 11 for those who choose this option

• Determine the strategic development of the digital learning policy and provision in the school

• Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the school's IT systems and to develop an inspiring and relevant curriculum for all pupils

• Provide professional guidance to colleagues, run training sessions as required

• Liaise closely with the DSL to ensure that all our systems fulfill all safeguarding requirements to keep the pupils safe

Duties and responsibilities

Strategic development of Digital Learning policy and practice

• Have a strategic overview of the digital learning provision for all pupils with monitoring and reviewing the quality of provision across the subject

• Contribute to school self-evaluation

• Make sure the Digital Learning policy is put into practice and its objectives are reflected in the school improvement plan (SIP)

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of national and local initiatives that may affect the school's policy and practice

• Plan appropriate staff training and deliver training sessions to staff as relevant

Operational

• Advise on and maintain school IT systems; hardware and software

• Advise on the use of the school's budget for digital learning to meet pupils' needs effectively

• Embed Google Education throughout the school for both teaching and learning and operational

Leadership and management

• Work with the headteacher and Trustees to ensure the school meets its responsibilities in line with the ISSR (Independent Schools Standards) with regards to online safety

• Contribute to the SIP and whole-school policy

• Identify training needs for staff and how to meet these needs

• Lead INSET for staff

• Share procedural information, such as the school's Digital Learning Strategy and policy

• Promote an ethos and culture that supports the school's Digital Learning policy and promotes good outcomes for pupils

• To act as the data controller on behalf of the school complying with data protection regulations.

Safeguarding

• Liaise and collaborate with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) on matters of safeguarding

The Computing Teacher/Network Manager will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.

Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the Computing Teacher/Network Manager will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to their role, as directed by the Headteacher/line manager.

Person specification

CRITERIA QUALITIES

Qualifications

and training · Qualified teacher status

· Outstanding IT skills (Google Classroom)

Experience · Teaching experience

· Experience of working at a whole-school level

· Experience of working with children with a range of learning needs

· Involvement in self-evaluation and development planning

· Experience of conducting training/leading INSET

Skills and knowledge · Understanding of what makes 'quality first' teaching, and using IT to enhance pupil progress

· Data analysis skills and the ability to use data to inform provision planning

· Effective communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to build effective working relationships

Personal qualities · Commitment to getting the best outcomes for pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school

· Commitment to equal opportunities

· Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively

· Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times

· Commitment to safeguarding and equality and inclusion

and training · Qualified teacher status

· Outstanding IT skills (Google Classroom)

Experience · Teaching experience

· Experience of working at a whole-school level

· Experience of working with children with a range of learning needs

· Involvement in self-evaluation and development planning

· Experience of conducting training/leading INSET

Skills and knowledge · Understanding of what makes 'quality first' teaching, and using IT to enhance pupil progress

· Data analysis skills and the ability to use data to inform provision planning

· Effective communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to build effective working relationships

Personal qualities · Commitment to getting the best outcomes for pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school

· Commitment to equal opportunities

· Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively

· Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times

· Commitment to safeguarding and equality and inclusion